Second priest serving Diocese of Brooklyn dies of coronavirus

The Diocese of Brooklyn has announced the death of Father Gioacchino Basile as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Father Basile is the second priest serving the Diocese of Brooklyn to die as a result of the pandemic.

'Surreal': NY funeral homes struggle as virus deaths surge

Funeral homes in New York and around the globe are becoming quickly overwhelmed by victims of the coronavirus pandemic.

Brooklyn teacher dies with coronavirus

Sandra Santos-Vizcaino, who taught third grade at an elementary school in Brooklyn, is the first New York City school teacher reported to have died of COVID-19.

NYPD: 86-year-old woman dies after being assaulted, possibly over ‘social distancing’

The NYPD says it has arrested 32-year-old Cassandra Lundy and charged her with manslaughter and assault for the death of 86-year-old Janie Marshall on March 28 after an incident that reportedly may have been related to social distancing.

Call for ticker-tape parade in honor of medical workers after pandemic

The real heroes these days are the healthcare workers on the frontlines battling the coronavirus pandemic. Among them is White House Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci. He seen daily alongside President Donald Trump and other officials discussing the nation's response to the pandemic.

Disease expert Fauci says he feared virus like COVID-19 'many years ago'

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, foreshadowed a virus like COVID-19 ravaging the country many years ago.

Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks with Good Day New York
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The Brooklyn native and foremost infectious disease specialist says New York has pulled out all the stops in fighting the coronavirus

Man faces assault charges after coughing on FBI agents

A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly coughing on FBI agents while claiming to have COVID-19, and with lying to them about a stash of surgical masks, medical gowns, and other medical supplies. 

NYC testing street closures in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx

To further the social distancing protocol put into place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, New York City is implementing a pilot program to close streets.

Volunteers work to provide meals for Holocaust survivors amid coronavirus crisis

Before the virus outbreak, about 40 survivors would come daily to Nachas (Yiddish for “joy”) to receive legal assistance, study Torah, exercise, get counseling — and to eat. All activities were suspended as New York state asked residents to stay at home unless they have vital reasons to go out.

First federal inmate tests positive for coronavirus

An inmate at a federal jail in New York City has tested positive for coronavirus, marking the first confirmed case in the federal prison system.

Saxophonist plays “New York, New York” from balcony in Brooklyn

A saxophonist took to his balcony on March 18 to raise the spirits of neighbors in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn who have been stuck at home due to the city’s COVID-19 outbreak.

Brooklyn saxophonist players "New York, New York" from balcony in Brooklyn
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A saxophonist in Prospect Heights took to his balcony on March 18 to raise the spirits of neighbors who have been stuck at home due to the city?s COVID-19 outbreak. Credit: Anonymous via Storyful

NYPD, FDNY disperse Orthodox Jewish groups amid COVID-19 outbreak

Videos posted on social media platforms purport to show weddings and prayer groups going on as usual in heavily Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

New York man with DC ties says he’s 'fighting as hard as I can' while battling coronavirus

A New York man with ties to the D.C. region says his spirits are high as he battles to recover from the coronavirus. Mike Green has been hospitalized in Brooklyn since testing positive for COVID-19 last week.

NYPD makes dozen arrests in brutal attack on girl in Brooklyn

Police in New York have arrested 12 teens in connection with the brutal attack and robbery of a girl in Brooklyn.

Girl, 15, viciously assaulted during gang robbery in Brooklyn

A 15-year-old girl was attacked and robbed by a large group in a frightening incident that was caught on camera.